Tanning Beds

Tanning beds are cosmetic equipments that rely on ultraviolet formation to produce tan. Regular tanning beds include a varying number of phosphor bulbs that emit ultraviolets; depending on the size of the device, the number of lamps is matched on smaller or larger devices. Very professional tanning beds use quartz lamps instead of phosphor lamps, but they also require supplementary filters and reflectors for showing efficiency. As the name suggests it, tanning beds allow the individual to lie down, thus opposing tanning booths where one has to stand. Another distinct feature between tanning beds and booths is the higher power output specific to the latter.

Tanning beds are subject to heated debates at present, as the World Health Organization advises against the use of such devices for cosmetic purposes. As a form of illustrating level of damage tanning beds can inflict it suffices to say that one cannot use the device without goggles. Negligence to respect this safety procedure could trigger very serious health problems. Statistics show that the tanning beds applications vary in various parts of the globe, and the gap comes from the technical peculiarity of the devices. Americans seem to favor indoor tanning more than Europeans, and the tanning beds in American salons usually emit more UVB light than those used in Europe.

Tanning beds should not be used in combination with open sun exposure given the high risk of developing sunburn. The risk results from the fact that tanning beds do not influence the formation a deep base tan, and once you get on the beach, the profound skin layers would be exposed to the harmful action of the sun rays. Outdoor and indoor tanning could be alternated but not in the same day. Moreover, the application of protective lotions and sunscreens stays compulsory; the element that could vary under the circumstances is the ultraviolet protection factor.

Learn more about tanning here Beach Tanning and also here Tanning Indoors